Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer provides professional engineering expertise to support the safe, reliable, and code-compliant operation of building electrical systems across a large higher-education campus. Reporting within the Engineering Services group of Facilities Operations, this position serves as a key technical resource for maintenance staff, capital project teams, and campus stakeholders. The role focuses on building-level electrical systems, lifecycle planning, electrical safety programs, campus design standards, and design oversight to support academic, research, residential, and recreational facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Provide engineering support and technical leadership for low-voltage building electrical systems (<600V), including power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and associated controls.
• Serve as an engineering resource to facilities maintenance staff, supporting troubleshooting, corrective actions, and evaluation of complex electrical system issues.
• Apply applicable electrical codes, regulations, and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE).

Campus Design Standards & Design Review

• Collaborate to develop, refine, and maintain campus electrical design standards.
• Review consultant designs for compliance with campus standards and codes.
• Identify design impacts on safety, reliability, and maintainability.

Electrical Safety & Risk Management

• Support the campus electrical safety program, including LOTO and arc flash management.
• Maintain arc flash studies, labels, SKM models, and documentation.
• Provide guidance on electrical hazard mitigation and safe work practices.

Capital Planning & Asset Renewal

• Evaluate building electrical systems for capital repair and renewal needs.
• Develop scopes and recommendations to support capital planning.

Capital Projects Support & Construction Oversight

• Assist with electrical scope development and design review.
• Review submittals and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors during construction and commissioning.

In-House Engineering Support

• Prepare limited, code-compliant designs to support timely repairs.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with Facilities Operations, Planning, research, housing, and academic units.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.